How popular isDomain?
In September 2026, people searched for Domain by name about 143,000 times in Australia, a 39.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 26.4% of all Australia property portal searches, placing Domain second out of five portals. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about property portals, Domain appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Domain is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
realestate.com.auShare of searches 55.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DomainShare of searches 26.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AllhomesShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HomelyShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
rent.com.auShare of searches 0.35%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top property portals in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Domain was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Domain is the second most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
realestate.com.au1st
Domain2nd
Homely3rd
rent.com.au4th
Allhomes5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
realestate.com.au5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Domain4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Homely2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
rent.com.au2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Allhomes1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about property portals
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which website should I use to search for a house in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best property websites in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best website in Australia to find a rental property?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“houses for sale”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“real estate”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Which property portals compete with Domain?
Share of searches by month for realestate.com.au, Domain, Allhomes. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | realestate.com.au | Domain | Allhomes | Homely | rent.com.au |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.4% | 17.4% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.8% | 17.7% | 15.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.9% | 17.7% | 16% | 0.95% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.6% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 58% | 23.1% | 17.4% | 1% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.7% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 0.92% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 23% | 17.4% | 1.3% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 62.7% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.3% | 20.1% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 20.2% | 18.2% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 58% | 23.1% | 17.4% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.5% | 26.4% | 16.7% | 1% | 0.35% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.5% | 301K | 0% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.4% | 143K | +19.3% | +3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.35% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
55.5%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
2.
Domain26.4%
Held 2nd. 143K estimated branded searches, +19.3% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
3.
Allhomes16.7%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
Homely1%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.35%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Domain and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Domain
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Domain changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Domain in Australia rose from 103K to 143K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Domain’s share of searches among property portals in Australia increased from 17.4% to 26.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Domain rose from 3rd to 2nd among property portals in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia property portals in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Domain gained share of searches among property portals in Australia, from 23.1% to 26.4%.

In September 2026, realestate.com.au lost share of searches among property portals in Australia, from 58% to 55.5%.

In September 2026, Allhomes lost share of searches among property portals in Australia, from 17.4% to 16.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for rent.com.au in Australia fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Homely in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Domain’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Domain’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- domain real estate
- domain.com.au
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